Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
boliviana
ID:
365496

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kuntze) Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 1: 18 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364828

Common Names

  • Bolivian bouchea
  • Bouchea boliviana
  • Bolivian bouchea

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Description

Bouchea boliviana (also called Bolivian Bouchea, among many other common names) is a small, annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has thin, wiry stems and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bouchea boliviana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bouchea boliviana is a white or pinkish-white color, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, three-angled nutlet. The seedlings are small, with white or pinkish-white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bouchea boliviana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Plants should be divided every 3-4 years to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Bouchea boliviana

Bouchea boliviana is native to Bolivia.

Bouchea boliviana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bouchea boliviana?

Bouchea boliviana

What is the common name of Bouchea boliviana?

Bolivian bouchea

What is the natural habitat of Bouchea boliviana?

It is native to Bolivia and grows in dry forests and grasslands

Species in the Verbenaceae family

Acantholippia seriphioides, Aloysia unifacialis, Aloysia decipiens, Aloysia barbata, Aloysia brasiliensis, Aloysia castellanosii, Aloysia catamarcensis, Aloysia chamaedryfolia, Aloysia chiapensis, Aloysia citrodora, Aloysia crenata, Aloysia densispicata, Aloysia dusenii, Aloysia fiebrigii, Aloysia gentryi, Aloysia gratissima, Aloysia hatschbachii, Aloysia herrerae, Aloysia macrostachya, Aloysia nahuire, Aloysia oblanceolata, Aloysia ovatifolia, Aloysia peruviana, Aloysia polygalifolia, Aloysia polystachya, Aloysia pulchra, Aloysia salviifolia, Aloysia schulziana, Aloysia scorodonioides, Aloysia sonorensis, Aloysia spathulata, Aloysia virgata, Aloysia wrightii, Aloysia velutina, Aloysia cordata, Aloysia arequipensis, Aloysia coalcomana, Aloysia salsoloides, Aloysia deserticola, Aloysia trifida, Aloysia riojana, Aloysia tarapacana, Bouchea agrestis, Bouchea boliviana, Bouchea dissecta, Bouchea notabilis, Bouchea prismatica, Bouchea pseudochascanum, Bouchea rusbyi, Bouchea spathulata,

References

Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:35417-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].